Infant and Toddler Collection

Author: (Qing) Chen Fuzheng, edited by Lu Min, annotated by Jiang Ruixue
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Publishing Date: 2005-06-01
Features: Medicine is about intention. The spirit resides between the heart and hands; the heart can be understood, but the mouth cannot express it. Yet, is there no benefit in writing about prescriptions? Not at all. Observing the Lingshu and Suwen, which originated from the Yellow Emperor, followed by physicians who wrote and established theories, their families and descendants inherited traditions, passing down knowledge to preserve ancient wisdom, diagnose accurately, and rescue those on the brink of death. Their contributions are immense! Therefore, not engaging with medical texts is the profound achievement of those who excel in medicine, but it cannot be generalized to all. Thus, the art of healing people lies in medicine, while the creation of medical texts aims to transmit what is in the heart to the world, benefiting people endlessly. However, relying solely on personal opinions risks bias, while rigidly adhering to conventions is like being stubborn and inflexible. Observing how a single mistake can cause great harm makes one realize the difficulty of writing medical texts. Yet, writing medical texts is difficult, and writing medical texts for pediatrics is even more so. Why? Newborns in swaddling clothes, with unpredictable crying and laughter, cannot express their illnesses or discomforts; their organs are not fully developed, so they cannot tolerate much medication; their muscles and bones are still fragile, making acupuncture and moxibustion particularly challenging; a single misused dose can harm their physiology. This is why Master Chen Feixia, a dedicated practitioner of this art, has written the Yongyou Jicheng.